West Ballina Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Lake Ainsworth Sport and Recreation Centre
4/5(19 reviews)
You can take time to visit Lake Ainsworth Sport and Recreation Centre during your travels to Ballina. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Pat Morton Lookout
4/5(1 review)
You can find out about the history of Ballina with a trip to Pat Morton Lookout. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Big Prawn
4/5(1 review)
Learn about the local history of Ballina when you take a trip to Big Prawn. Wander through the riverfront and beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.
Ballina Fair Shopping Centre
4/5(152 reviews)
You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Ballina Fair Shopping Centre during your trip to Ballina. Wander through the beautiful beaches and riverfront in this relaxing area.
Ballina Golf Club
4/5(1 review)
Enjoy a round of golf in Ballina at Ballina Golf Club. Wander through the beautiful beaches and riverfront in this relaxing area.
Ballina District Hospital
If Ballina District Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Ballina.
Activities
Kayaking with Dolphins in Byron Bay Guided Tour
AU$89
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Byron Bay: Brunswick River Scenic Kayak Tour
AU$60
per adult
Byron Bay: Behind The Bay Waterfalls & Hidden Gems Day Tour
AU$129
per adult
From Byron Bay: Learn to Surf Half-Day Tour
AU$89
per adult
Experience The Thrill Half Day Surf School in Byron Bay
AU$85
per adult
Our pick of the best West Ballina Hotel Deals
Ballina Byron Islander Resort and Conference Centre
1 Ronan Place, West Ballina, NSW
The price is AU$159 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
AU$159
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly motel in Ballina. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (612 reviews)
"Nice place with newish areas and lots of work done on place. Good continental breakfast."
Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025
Econo Lodge Chaparral Motel Ballina
486 River Street, West Ballina, NSW
The price is AU$169 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
AU$169
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star motel in Ballina. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Big Prawn and Saunders Oval are located nearby.
8.8/10 Excellent! (494 reviews)
"Clean and helpful stakk"
Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025
Discovery Parks - Byron Bay
399 Ewingsdale Road, Byron Bay, NSW
The price is AU$122 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
AU$122
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly holiday park in Byron Bay. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools, and free water park access. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"Clean, comfortable cabin. Well maintained and in a convenient location. A nice little home away from home."
Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025
Ramada Hotel and Suites Ballina Byron
2 Martin Street, Ballina, NSW
The price is AU$225 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
AU$225
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Ballina. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
Great stay apart from parking situation
"Another great stay at Ramada. Only issue this time was lack of parking. They allow the staff to park in the undercover parking, and many guests (including myself) were left to park outdoors on the street. Not a good experience for guests. Very limited untimed parking on the street as well, so risked ..."
Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025
Elements of Byron
144 Bayshore Drive, Byron Bay, NSW
The price is AU$492 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
AU$492
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Byron Bay. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Wategos Beach and Belongil Beach are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (211 reviews)
"Was so family friendly. Daughter loved pool. Restaurants book out days in advance. Best to book ahead before your stay. Lovely staff and great location as it’s close to town"
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2020
Byron Bay Hotel & Apartments
20-22 Fletcher Street, Byron Bay, NSW
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$225 per night from 15 Oct to 16 Oct
AU$225
15 Oct - 16 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Byron Bay. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an in-room coffeemaker. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (993 reviews)
"We booked the 3 bedroom fully self-contained apartment (101) for a family wedding. Comfortablly sleeps 6 people. This room gets some morning sun on the balcony and then it's nice and shady in the afternoon and evening. Heaps of room to watch TV and to cook and eat-in when we wanted to. We really ..."
Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Other neighbourhoods around West Ballina
Ballina Central
While visiting Ballina Central, you might make a stop by sights like Ballina Fair Shopping Centre and Ballina Jockey Club.
East Ballina
East Ballina is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Shelly Beach and Lighthouse Beach.
Skennars Head
If you're spending some time in Skennars Head, Angels Beach and Sharpe's Beach are top sights worth seeing.
North Creek
North Creek is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Lennox Head Beach and Seven Mile Beach, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Ballina.
Lennox Head
Travellers come to Lennox Head for its beaches, and you can see top attractions like Lennox Head Beach and Seven Mile Beach while you're in town.
West Ballina Travel Guide
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- Visit Alstonvale
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